The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1221-1224 , December 2009

Differences in Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Wear Between Zirconia and Cobalt-Chromium Femoral Heads in Japanese Patients: A prospective, randomized study

  • Kenji Kawate, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Kenji Kawate, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan
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  • Tetsuji Ohmura, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohdaiji Seishien, Nara, Japan
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  • Ikuo Kawahara, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan
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  • Katsuya Tamai, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Prefectural Nara Hospital, Nara, Japan
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  • Tomoyuki Ueha, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan
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  • Kazuo Takemura, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Chuwa Hospital, Nara, Japan

Received 29 January 2009 ,Accepted 26 May 2009.

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 No benefits or funds were received in support of the study.

PII: S0883-5403(09)00212-5

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.05.023

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1221-1224 , December 2009

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